Gladys Catherine Helgeson

Gladys Catherine Helgeson obituary, Maplewood, MN

Gladys Catherine Helgeson

Gladys Helgeson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oakwood Funeral Home and Crematory - Maplewood on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Gladys went to be with her Lord on December 22, 2024. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Isabelle Sperl; husband Carl; sisters Helen Oganovic, Evelyn Rogers, Lois McClellan, and Grace Boyden. Survived by son Mark (Kathleen); daughter Jill Griffiith; grandchildren Heidi (David) Steflik, Sarah (David) Oliver, Randy (Amber) Griffith, Katelyn Helgeson, and Kyle Helgeson; great grandchildren Henry (Huck) Steflik, Ava Oliver, Eli Oliver, Jonesie Griffith, Zachariah Griffith, and Madilyn Griffith.
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